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January 2016
2015 IAM Newsletter & Website Contest
This is the official announcement of the 2015 IAM Newsletter & Website Contest. It is open to all local and district lodges in good standing, having publications that are regularly distributed or mailed to members and/or maintain regularly-updated JAM websites. This contest will consider newsletters published between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2015 and websites operating online during the judging period. Please click here to down the PDF
Machinists Organize UFCW Reps and office staff
Monday January 25, 2016 For Immediate Release Toronto, On – The International Association of Machinists – IAM has organized two groups of employees who work for the United Food and Commercial Workers Union. “We have organized 44 UFCW National Representatives and Organizers across the country in one group and six office staff from their Canadian National office in Mississauga in the second group,” explained IAM Special Representative and Organizer Scott
Machinists Ratify Agreement with Air Canada
Friday January 22, 2016 For Immediate Release Toronto, ON – Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace (IAM) have ratified a new collective agreement with Air Canada. “This deal provides our members labour stability and job security for the next decade. In today’s economy that’s a good thing,” said Fred Hospes, President and Directing General Chairperson of IAM Transportation District 140. “This provides job protection for
Didoshak Appointed Special Representative
Thursday January 21, 2016 For Immediate Release Winnipeg, MB – IAM Canadian General Vice President Dave Ritchie is pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Didoshak as Special Representative, effective February 1, 2016. He replaces Grand Lodge Representative Ian Morland who is retiring March 31, 2016. “Tony brings a wealth of experience to the job which will serve our membership well,” said Ritchie. “His compassion for the members and
Sage Parts Canada Joins IAM
Tuesday January 19, 2016 For Immediate Release Mississauga, On – Employees at Sage Parts Canada are the newest members of IAM Local Lodge 2413. “We had assistance from a lot of people like Mark Pozzobon of IAM Local Lodge 2323 in organizing this group,” explained IAM Special Representative and Organizer Scott Jackson. “The Sage office at Pearson International Airport is right next door to the Air Canada Ground
The collective bargaining system works – when you let it!
Toronto, ON – The table in the Interlaken Room at the Airport Sheraton was covered in paper, empty coffee cups, pop bottles, water bottles, candy wrappers, scribbled notes, proposals and counter-proposals. There was a sense of finality that was hanging in the air, a deal, a rather lengthy deal that was only moments away from completion. There was tentative labour peace at Air Canada with the members of the IAM)
Video: the IAM agreement with Air Canada
IAM Canadian Airline Coordinator Carlos DaCosta explains the tentative agreement between the IAM and Air Canada. Scroll down the page to see all three videos. Part One On January 8, 2016, the IAM signed a ten-year collective agreement with Air Canada. The agreement covers more than 8,000 IAM Air Canada employees working in Technical Operations, Airports and Cargo and Logistics and supply across the country. The length of the agreement
Members to Decide on Air Canada Deal
Friday January 8, 2016 For Immediate Release Toronto, On – Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) employed at Air Canada will begin voting next week on a new 10-year collective agreement. “This is a good deal that addresses the concerns of our membership,” explained IAM Transportation District 140 President and Directing General Chairperson Fred Hospes. “Now we begin the process of explaining the details